They happen to be a very American tradition and we found the perfect itinerary to visit every state in the continental USA ...

And these famous road trips - which criss-cross almost every corner of the United States! - will make your trip even more memorable. What better way to explore the United States than on a road trip?

Opinions expressed by Forbes Contributors are their own. Gary Stoller is an award-winning travel and investigative journalist. Looking to get away on a summer road trip? Texas is the best state ...